Toyohara Kunichika豊原国周 (JAPAN, 1835-1900) ‘Tōkyō jiman wakate sannin’ (東京自慢若手山人, lit. ‘Three Young Men, Pride of Tokyo’) A triptych of oban tata-e wopodblock prints Dimensions (the triptych): 36 x 72,3 cm Provenance: A large collection of 100+ Japanese woodblock prints, properties from a French collector. Notes: 1. Toyohara Kunichika was a ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock print artist. Talented as a child, at about thirteen he became a student of Tokyo's then-leading print maker, Utagawa Kunisada. His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of yakusha-e, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time. He also portrayed women deemed beautiful (bijinga), contemporary social life, and a few landscapes and historical scenes. 2. A high quality printing with mica powder with an interesting printing effect on the moon on the left sheet. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.